Wonderful watermelon Courtesy of KATERNIA COLE-COFFEY Photos by ALISON JAMES
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othing says summer like good friends and family gathering outside on the patio or front porch and enjoying a ripe watermelon. This refreshing, delicious summer treat is a favorite among almost everyone – and nowhere, perhaps, is that truer than here in Franklin County, where Russellville is the Watermelon Capital of Alabama. Looking for an economical dessert that feeds a crowd? Try a watermelon! Red or yellow, salt or no salt, forks, spoons or your hands, you have a mouthwatering, healthy, colorful, naturally sweet treat. From carvings to pickles, watermelon is a well-rounded fruit with many benefits. No matter how you slice it, watermelon reigns supreme!
FRANKLIN LIVING
Did you know? Watermelon is 100 percent usable. •
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Watermelon flesh can be used in savory or sweet applications and even gilled. Watermelon peel is perfect for carving and as garnish on the plate or glass. Watermelon rind can be used for pickles, stir fry and slaw. Watermelon seeds can be roasted and used on salads.
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